An adult man recalls that he was teased as a child about his inability to participate in sports
He began to avoid situations in which others might evaluate his behavior. He seeks treatment now because he is an accomplished musician but cannot perform for an audience. According to behavioral theory, his behavior is an example of which of the following concepts?
A) Discrimination
B) Modeling
C) Generalization
D) Shaping
Ans: C
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Generalization happens when a conditioned response becomes associated with similar stimuli. For example, if a response such as a child's polite behavior (saying "please" or "thank you") happens at home repeatedly, the child is very likely to display that behavior in circumstances outside the home given similar conditions. Some people who become frightened in specific social situations may begin to avoid similar situations and gradually develop social phobia, in which they avoid all social situations; this may account for this man's fear.
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